Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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