Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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