Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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