Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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