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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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