Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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