Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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