Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses 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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