Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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