Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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