Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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