Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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