Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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