Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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