Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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