Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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