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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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