Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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