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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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