Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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