Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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