Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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