Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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