Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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