Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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