Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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