Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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