Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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