Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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