Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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