Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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