Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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