Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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