Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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