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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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