Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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