Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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