Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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