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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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