Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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