Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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