Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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