Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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