Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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