Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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