Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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