Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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