Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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