Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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