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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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