Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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