Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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