Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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