Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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