Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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