Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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