Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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