Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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