Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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