Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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