Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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