Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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