Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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