Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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