Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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