Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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