Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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