Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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