Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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