Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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