Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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