Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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