Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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