Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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