Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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