Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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