Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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