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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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