Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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