Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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