Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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