Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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