Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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