Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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