Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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