Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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