Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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