Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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