Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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