Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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