Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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