Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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