Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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