Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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