Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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