Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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