Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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