Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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