Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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