Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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