Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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