Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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