Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers 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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