Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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