Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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