Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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