Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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