Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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