Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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