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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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