Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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