Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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