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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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