Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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