Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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