Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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