Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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