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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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