Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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