Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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