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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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