Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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