Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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