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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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