Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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