Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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