Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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