Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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