Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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