Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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