Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key 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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