Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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