Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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