Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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