Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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