Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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