Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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