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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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