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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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