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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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