Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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