Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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