Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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