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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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