Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers 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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