Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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