Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic 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 new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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