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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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