Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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