Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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