Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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