Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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