Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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