Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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