Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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