Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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