Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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