Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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