Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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