Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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