Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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