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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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