Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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