Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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