Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data 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 thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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