Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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