Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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