Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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