Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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