Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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