Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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