Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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