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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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