Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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