Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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