Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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