Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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