Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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