Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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