Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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