Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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