Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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