Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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