Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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