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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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