Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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