Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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