Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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