Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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