Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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