Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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