Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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