Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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