Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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