Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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