Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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