Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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