Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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