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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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