Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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