Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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