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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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