Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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