Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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