Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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