Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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