Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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