Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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