Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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