Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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