Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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