Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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