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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key 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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