Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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