Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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