Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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