Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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