Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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