Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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