Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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