Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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