Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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