Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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