Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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