Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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