Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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