Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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