Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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