Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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