Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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