Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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