Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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