Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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