Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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