Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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