Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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