Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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