Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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