Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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