Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major 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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