Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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