Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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