Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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