Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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