Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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