Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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