Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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