Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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