Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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