Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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