Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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