Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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