Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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