Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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