Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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