Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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