Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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