Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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