Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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