Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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