Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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