Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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