Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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