Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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