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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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