Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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