Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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