Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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