Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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