Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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