Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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