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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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