Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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