Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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