Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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