Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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