Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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