Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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