Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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