Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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