Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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