Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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