Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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