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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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