Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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