Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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