Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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