Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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