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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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