Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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