Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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