Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches 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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