Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major 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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