Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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