Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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