Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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