Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for people all around 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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