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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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