Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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