Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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