Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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