Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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