Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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