Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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