Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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