Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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