Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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