Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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