Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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