Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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