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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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