Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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