Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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