Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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