Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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