Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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