Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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