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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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