Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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