Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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