Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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