Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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