Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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