Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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