Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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