Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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