Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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