Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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