Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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