Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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