Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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