Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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