Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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