Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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