Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts 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 subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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