Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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