Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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