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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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