Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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