Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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