Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key 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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