Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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