Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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