Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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