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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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