Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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