Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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