Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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