Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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