Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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