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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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