Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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