Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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