Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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