Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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