Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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