Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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