Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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