Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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