Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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