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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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