Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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