Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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