Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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