Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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