Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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