Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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