Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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