Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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