Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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