Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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