Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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