Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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