Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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