Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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