Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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