Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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