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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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