Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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