Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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