Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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