Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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