Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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