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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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