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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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