Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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