Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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