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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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