Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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