Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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