Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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