Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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