Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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