Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure 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 MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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