Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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