Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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