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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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