Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators 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 teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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