Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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