Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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