Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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