Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses 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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