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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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