Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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