Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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