Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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