Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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