Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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