Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes 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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