Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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