Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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