Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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