Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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