Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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