Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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