Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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