Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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