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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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