Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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