Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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