Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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