Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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