Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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