Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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