Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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