Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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