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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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