Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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