Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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