Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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