Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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