Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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