Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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