Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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