Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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