Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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