Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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