Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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