Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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