Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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