Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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