Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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