Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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