Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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