Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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