Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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