Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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