Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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