Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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