Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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