Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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