Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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