Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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