Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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