Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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