Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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