Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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