Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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