Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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