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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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