Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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