Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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