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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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