Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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