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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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