Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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