Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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