Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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