Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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