Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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