Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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