Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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