Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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