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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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