Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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