Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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