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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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