Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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