Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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