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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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