Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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