Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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