Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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