Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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