Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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