Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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