Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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