Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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