Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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