Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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