Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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