Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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