Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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