Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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