Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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