Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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