Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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