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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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