Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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