Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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