Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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