Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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