Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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