Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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