Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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