Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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