Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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