Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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