Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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