Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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