Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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