Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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